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Sounds like Beale is out boys. Saw Hill being quoted as saying he's still only running at 90% and given his history, he'll more than likely be rested. So Gerrard to fullback and one of Mitchell or Kingi to the wings. Suspect it will be Mitchell so Hill can play a 5-2 split. Massive, massive blow.

Is it really so terrible I'm beginning to think about maybe contemplating whether I should put some money on a sneaky Rebels upset?

Oh god, please, please let it be so! As for the family days, they are a big deal for AFL clubs. It's all about getting the kids - the AFL do it brilliantly through AusKick and then days like this. The Rebels are going about community engagement the right way - bottom up. Get families involved...

Force for the wooden spoon?

The only reason I'm a bit worried about Money is his boxing training - he hasn't had anything close to a full preseason. That, and it's a very different game playing outside Cruden than it is Carter. Of course, now I don't pick him he'll go on and score 80.

Exactly. And the first game is always an extension of pre-season, teams are still starting to settle into their structures, getting used to the intensity. We'll now be coming in cold against a Waratahs team who have had an excellent hit out against the Reds, and will either have sky high...

Okay. Who do I want of Money Bill, Cruden and Kahui?

Wish we were playing this week.

I've got 175 left over. Plenty of different ways to go about things though.

Hobbs of those two. Bleyendaal is still competing with Taylor for the spot and both of them will likely be irrelevant when Carter comes back - although I suppose it's possible one might be pushed out to play second-five. Who are you thinking about for your inside backs?

The new try assist scoring should help him as well.

Me so far, will probably change the entire thing tomorrow and then again on Friday.

I just want the teams to be named already! I like Lam, he rarely scores outstandingly well but seems to rack up about 30 points week in, week out.

Children, children, children. Can we please focus on the important stuff? Apparently Beale and Bieber are playing in navy blue this year. [/smug]

Yes.

Almost identical to mine. I've got SBW, Doppies, Bleyendaal and Hobbs. It looks okay on paper, but I'm worried about it for some reason.

Unlikely. Bleyendaal took them in the trial and kicked well. Good shout on Hobbs, not sure how I forgot about him.

Bateman for 75k is a steal. He was all class when he left for Japan. Might take him a couple of games to get back up to speed, but he'll be worth it.

In fairness, I did say virtually. You're right though, I should have qualified it. Still, anyone who can play 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 to a good level is worth having a serious look at. Obviously we'll need to have a better look at him come season proper though. tranquility, agreed mate, Lucas is...

I can see Kingi on the bench for the Wallabies, he's exactly the sort of player who should be brought on with 15-20 minutes to go. He can cover from 9-out virtually, although I haven't seen him at 13. I actually don't know if he's best suited to starting, especially from 9 - he does have a...